Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prevaricate
verb
/prɪˈvær.ɪ.keɪt/
Definition
To speak or act in an evasive way; to avoid giving a direct answer or to be deliberately ambiguous.
Examples
- When asked about the missing money, he began to prevaricate, making excuses instead of addressing the issue directly.
- During the interview, she prevaricated about her previous job experience, hoping to avoid revealing her lack of qualifications.
Meaning
When someone prevaricates, they don’t tell the whole truth or deliberately avoid clear answers. It often implies misleading or deceiving others.
Synonyms
- Equivocate
- Fabricate
- Fudge
- Dodge
- Evade
